Michael J Sweeney

Michael J Sweeney

4.6
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 27 years

Probate Lawyer at Madison, CT
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation

77 Wall St. #1-W, P. O. Box 1370, Madison, CT

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 33%

Probate administration in New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties. Fiduciary representation in contested matters. Estate fiduciary upon appointment (private and/or judicial)

27 years | 110 cases

33%
Estate Planning 26%

Ask, listen then advise to the particular set of goals for estate planning; Temporary Guardianship for Minor Children, Last Will & Testament, Permanent Guardianship for Minor Children, Trusts and Advance Directives.

27 years | 225 cases

26%
Real Estate 25%

Residential and commercial purchase, sale and refinance in New Haven and Middlesex Counties. Title Agent. Escrow Agent

27 years | 1,350 cases

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 16%

Business Succession Planning. Formation and dissolution of domestic corporations, LLCs and partnerships; including federal, state and local filing requirements; shareholder/partnership agreements; asset sale and purchase transactions; and, the financing (private or commercial) thereof.

27 years | 50 cases

16%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sweeney Law Firm

77 Wall St. #1-W, P. O. Box 1370, Madison, CT, 06443-1370

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Michael J Sweeney's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommend Sweeney

Attorney Sweeney recently assisted my family with a Power of Attorney (POA). He was knowledgeable and personable throughout the entire process. I would not hesitate to recommend Attorney Sweeney to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by Jennifer | February 24, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

5 star rating!!

I am forever grateful to Michael Sweeney for helping me navigate the difficult process of losing a loved one and the overwhelming process of probate. Michael took the time to listen to my case details. After going over everything, he helped me to realize I didn't need an attorney at all. I would high...ly recommend!

Posted by Jessica | February 12, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and helpful

Michael was able to provide me with the information I needed, answer all of my questions and guide me in making the best decision for myself and my children and their future. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who has the need for assistance with a will or probate, POA’s etc.

Posted by Alex | September 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unaccountable, Immoral.

This attorney is immoral. He takes no personal responsibility or accountability for his practice. He represented a seller in a closing on an investment purchase of mine. Failed to withhold a 1700$ water bill out of sale proceeds on the HUD (his offices job). We verified dollar amount and requested pa...yment and now over a year later I personally had to pay for his mistake and file a title insurance policy claim which will not cover entire amount. What a hack job law office. Immoral. And unaccountable his office should have paid and made a claim to their insurance for their own negligence to their client to properly produce the closing statement. Period. Its a cut and dry issue. Need an attorney? Look elsewhere.

Posted by Cindy | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Cindy S.

I used Attorney Sweeney for a refinance this past week. He was professional, personable and caring with excellent follow-up. He made the process pretty much stress-free for me. I highly recommend him.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney/Principal, Sweeney Law Firm

2014 - 2017

Attorney/Partner, Sullivan Heiser & Sweeney

2009 - 2014

Attorney/Partner, Cronan and Sweeney, LLC

2001 - 2009

Associate and Partner, Crosby and Cronan, LLC

1998 - 2001

Associate, Burdick & Piombino, LLC

Associations

2007 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association, Trusts, Estates and Probate Committee

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Quinnipiac University School of Law

J. D.

1991

Gettysburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1987

Bridgton Academy

Post Grad

Speaking Engagements

2008

Westbrook Senior Citizen Center

Tuesday AM "Spot the Issue" (2008- present)

2008

Midd-Shore Board of Realtors

"Current Issues in Real Estate II" (2008- present)

2008

Midd-Shore Board of Realtors

"Current Issues in Real Estate I" Continuing Education Requirement (2008- present)

2006

Midd-Shore Board of Realtors

"Principles & Practice" Licensure class (2006- present)

2005

Continuing Legal Education

Real Estate Financing Strategies

2004

Midd-Shore Board of Realtors

New Realtor Orientation (Quarterly 2004 to present)

2001

Madison Senior Citizen Center

Thursday AM "Spot the Issue" (2001- present)

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